Industrial Design Concepts and Methods - Fundamentals of Modern Design (2nd Edition)

Author: Zhang Xianrong
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book elucidates the following fundamental perspectives: As an industrial designer, one must possess a fundamental understanding of the relationship between humans and objects; possess engineering knowledge and skills, as well as a rich background in social and humanities; have a broad vision, scientific thinking abilities, and a high sensitivity to form. The book focuses on the following aspects around this fundamental perspective: the relationship between technical aesthetics and industrial design; the formation of industrial design in the fierce competition of modern mass production and the commodity economy; its interdisciplinary nature; achieving the best match between products and users is the core philosophy of industrial design; creating aesthetic forms based on the integration of functionality, materials, and technology. This book is primarily aimed at a wide range of technical personnel and educators/students engaged in or studying industrial design. It is also suitable for those engaged in or studying interior design, ship design, and a broad readership interested in the aforementioned design fields.